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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,023.05, 1,411.63 and 603.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,023.05, 1,411.63 and 603.37 is: 832.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,023.05 : 1,411.63 = 603.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,023.05/1,411.63 = 603.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,023.05x = 1,411.63 × 603.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,023.05x = 851,727.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 851,727.51/1,023.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 832.54

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